Quebec Liberals holding lead as Quebecers turn their backs on sovereignty — and on Canada

As Quebec's election campaign draws to a close, one thing seems almost certain: Pauline Marois’ gamble on an early election to secure a majority mandate and a path to a new sovereignty referendum has gone completely, horribly wrong for her and the Parti Québécois. Absent some unforeseeable collapse, Philippe Couillard’s Liberal party is going to win on Monday. It's not clear right now whether he'll win a majority, but the PQ's high hopes certainly lie in ruins. The wild card…

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